Vipology Staff Writer

Google Pixel 11 and More Announcements from the Made by Google Event

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The Made by Google 2026 event featured a slew of celebrity appearances including host Trevor Noah, who all helped Apple designers and developers demonstrate — with no major lags or glitches during the live event — how Gemini Intelligence can be used on its new line of Pixel 11 phones, Pixel Buds 2 and the Pixel Watch […]

Rain, Rain, Go Away – Why the Rains and Floods Have Become so Extreme in Recent Years

Houston Texas during Flood event, street under water

2025 was called by many, “the year of the floods,” but residents across the Midwest, especially in flood-ravaged Indiana, where back-to-back extreme rain events and flash floods have killed at least 6 and broken a 100 year-old record, would disagree. What everyone can agree on, is that these massive summer rain events and resulting flooding […]

Why We Should All Appreciate Black Cats Today, and Every Day

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Since 2011, cat lovers around the world have celebrated Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17th. It’s a day to celebrate and appreciate the black cats in your life. If you don’t already have a black-furred feline friend but have been thinking about adopting one, Black Cat Appreciation Day is an excellent day to visit […]

The Best Fashion & Beauty Collabs of the Week

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I love a good collab, don’t you? But as Refinery29 reports, among a sea of new partnerships, it can be hard to fish out the best of the best collabs. But we’re here for you, sharing the best beauty and fashion partnerships worth carting up. This week, there are several exciting launches from reader-favorite retailers like Béis. They include […]

Oreo Debuts 3 Limited-Edition Cookies with Fans able to Vote for One to Make a Comeback

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Oreo is shaking up the cookie aisle with its “boldest taste test challenge yet.” As PEOPLE magazine reports, the cookie brand is debuting three all-new innovative flavors — Chicken & Waffles, Deep Fried and Banana Pudding — in one big launch, the brand announced on Aug. 13. The three new cookies are limited-edition, but with […]

Clean Air Clubs aim to Protect Americans from Wildfire Smoke

little boy wearing jacket and face maskstanding next to charred remains of home

Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during Covid are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities. It’s prime wildfire season – again – and from Canada to the Pacific Northwest, Colorado and California – and now as far south as drought-ravaged areas in Texas, Georgia and Florida, people from hundreds, […]

National “Check The Chip” Day: Keep Your Pet’s Microchip Info Updated

Black and white cat held by a vet tech getting checked for microchip

August 15th is National Check The Chip Day — a day to check on your pets’ microchips and make sure they’re not only working, but that all your contact information is up-to-date. Microchips are extremely important for keeping your pets safe. Many lost dogs and cats reunite with their pet parents thanks solely to their […]

Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

US Postage Stamp of Julia Child

Julia Child needs no introduction. The legendary cookbook author and TV personality, who would have turned 114-years-old today, introduced America to French culinary techniques with her acclaimed cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Child also became one of the first-ever chefs to host a televised cooking show, The French Chef on PBS, making her […]

August is National Wellness Month: Let’s Make Well-Being a Priority All Year Long

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National Wellness Month is a time to prioritize self-care and adopt healthier habits to reduce stress and improve overall physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The campaign encourages individuals to commit to small acts of wellness and challenges them to incorporate new habits into their daily routines. In honor of National Wellness Month, Bryan University has rounded […]

These Satellites, funded by Google and Bezos, Could Detect Wildfires Early

Helicopter in silhouette dropping water on raging wildfire

As Canada and the western U.S. grapple with some of their worst wildfires in recent history, three satellites launched into low orbit in July that were built to deliver AI-powered wildfire detection across the globe. As PCMag reports, the satellites, part of the “FireSat” initiative by the non-profit Earth Fire Alliance, can detect low-intensity fires before they are […]